• architecture,  Black and White,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles

    Umbrellas in Hotel Lobby

    Armstrong Hotel Lobby
    Armstrong Hotel Lobby

    I had coffee at Mugs in Old Town this past Sunday morning. Even added a bagel and cream cheese so it was an even better morning. As I stood up to leave I noticed these umbrellas in the Armstrong Hotel lobby through the shared window/wall. So, I went next door and asked to take a few images of the umbrellas and the chair in the lobby. Pretty sure this will look familiar to Tom as this is where he and Kathy stayed while visiting Fort Collins. I chose black and white because the chair and umbrellas are black. It just seemed to fit the mood.

  • lifestyles

    Poolside

    Poolside
    Poolside

    Anyone from Colorado uses an umbrella when it rains. But, folks down here use then when the sun is shinning. You can probably guess how the colors and patterns shouted out to me. I asked permission and walked around looking for a composition. This is what I liked the best but not the image I expected to find. Goes to show you how much I think I think I know.

  • Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    Study-time in the Shade

    Studying in the Shade
    Study-time in the Shade

    If you wander anywhere on campus at Colorado State University you  will find it pretty quiet. That will change on the 21st when classes begin. There are two small coffee shops on campus at the Lory Student Center and another at Morgan Library. They have good prices, catering to the penniless students and me. 🙂 I sat on the balcony and looked out over the square and noticed this student in study time. I assume they are taking summer courses. I converted this in Silver Efex Pro using one of the presets.

  • Cityscapes/Urban

    Red Umbrellas

     

    Red Umbrellas
    Red Umbrellas in Crystal City, Virginia
    “To photograph truthfully and effectively is to see beneath the surfaces and record the qualities of nature and humanity which live or are latent in all things.”  Ansel Adams